I finally got around to reading Dracula this October. What took me so long?! I loved it. I’ll say a bit more about it in my October wrap-up post this week, but let’s just say I definitely recommend it if you’ve been putting it off, as I was. These nails are honestly so fun to…
Black and white has long been my favorite color combination. Checkered. Striped. Blocked. Polka dotted. Swirled. I just think these two colors look fantastic together. It’s a classic combo. They are opposites. Yin and yang. There is no starker contrast. We pack a lot of meaning into the duality of these colors. Light versus dark.…
If the eyes are the window to the soul and the way to a hobbit’s heart is through its stomach, then these nails are the door to the heart. Are you with me still? Don’t leave and I’ll promise to start being less weird. For now. But seriously, how completely adorable are these nails? Their…
The newest movie adaptation of Stephen King’s It comes out today, September 8. Keep from biting your nails out of fear at the theater this weekend by painting a sweet King design on them! This design is just the right amount of creepy and simple enough for any King fan to try. 🙂 …
The idea of seamlessly blending literary obsessions into daily life is basically the cornerstone of Cask & Quill. I’d like to live in a world where the line between my reading and the rest of my life is so blurry that it almost doesn’t exist. This can be a taller order than it might sound…
SPACE! Who isn’t fascinated by it? These nails are the perfect way to show off your love of spacey sci-fi and fantasy with the universe on your fingertips. There are many cool space scenes that you could try and if you’re feeling adventurous, why not give it a try? But I chose to show this…
There are a lot of pretty fabulous hair styles in the Game of Thrones HBO show, but there’s Daenerys and then there’s everyone else. Have you ever wished you could wear her braids? Of course you have. Well, now’s your chance! Maybe you’ve got a GoT party coming up for the season 7 premier, or…
A Midsummer Night’s Dream is one of Shakepeare’s most well-known comedies. There’s magic, misunderstandings, fairies and tomfoolery to spare. Talk about ambiance! Perfect for a themed party! Well, you might have guessed by now that I decided to throw one together. Keep reading for photos and ideas for how you can host your very own…
Happy Birthday to everyone’s favorite house elf, Dobby! Â I think he’d want us to treat ourselves to some new socks in celebration, don’t you? Well, let’s get to it then. Check out these literary socks that will be just perfect for the occasion! Of course, you’ll need to get more than one pair so you…
By now you’ve probably become familiar with the Danish term “hygge.” In short, it is a way to name a moment that is cozy, warm and content. During the fall and winter months, hygge almost comes naturally. I live in a place that gets cold and snowy in the winter. We spend a lot of…
Are you a mother of dragons? You will be now! Here’s how to make your nails resemble dragon eggs like those that Daenerys is given for her wedding to Khal Drogo. What You’ll Need: 2 colors of nail polish (I went with green and bronze) toothpick or nail stylus Start out with an…
